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The waiting is over. Shortly after 6.15pm (Wednesday 24 July), the name of the first son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was announced as George Alexander Louis.

The traditional names end much speculation as to what name Prince William and Kate would choose for the third in line to the throne.

The couple have broken a little with tradition by selecting three names rather...

After much anticipation, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from St Mary's Hospital with their young son shortly after 7.15pm on Tuesday (23 July).

Hospital staff and members of the public cheered as the couple held the new prince in their arms and spoke briefly to the assembled crowd and international press and media.

But Prince William confirmed that we would have to...

Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge has been taken to hospital in the early stages of Labour.

Accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess was taken by car to St Mary's in Paddington, West London at around 6.00am. They drove to the back entrance, avoiding the numerous press who have been camped outside the hospital in anticipation of the Royal labour....

The BBC is determined to learn the lessons from a year of "incredible highs" and some "desperate lows", BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten pledged today.

Launching the BBC's Annual Report and Accounts for 2012/13 with Director-General Tony Hall, Lord Patten highlighted the success of the BBC's Olympics coverage which it says "surpassed all expectations", with 2,500 hours of television...